In the emergence of the territory of Guam as a viable community, there were exemplary achievements, acts and deeds done by men and women, young and old, indigenous and non-indigenous which contributed to making Guam what it is today. These achievements, acts and deeds, in many cases, are now part of the Territory’s history, tradition or heritage worthy of public recognition and deserve to be memorialized in a fitting manner for the present and future generations. Therefore, a means should be devised through which appropriate honor and recognition can be officially conferred and preserved for posterity.

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1 Guam Code Ann. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CH. 13 GUMA ONRA – GUAM HALL OF FAME

It is the wishes of the people of Guam that there shall be established a Hall of Fame to be known as the “”Guma Onra”” which shall serve as an official repository for public recognition, honor and awards accorded such persons whose exemplary, distinguished or meritorious acts, deeds or achievements have, in some way, contributed, enriched or enhanced the history, culture, heritage or the social, political or economic development of Guam.
It is the intent of the Legislature that the criteria for induction into the Guma Onra be of the highest standards. A person may be inducted into the “Guma Onra” only after he or she has met certain criteria.